Stria Switzo Propaganda

Stria Switzo Propaganda
Vehicle in Just Cause 3
Type	Propaganda van
Weapons	None
Rarity	Rare
List of owners	D.R.M. or Medici government
Top speed (km/h)	150
Top speed (mph)	~93

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The Stria Switzo Propaganda (in-game named Propaganda Van) is a vehicle in Just Cause 3.

Appearance[]

It is a Stria Switzo van used by the Medici government. It is painted in the colors of the Medici flag and bears the likeness of General Di Ravello on its sliding doors.

It is designed in the basic silhouette of a typical European van. It takes design cues from the Ford Transit, Citroën Jumper/Renault Traffic and Mercedes Sprinter. Being a Stria vehicle, it features the company's corporate grille.

The van is adorned with 5 loudspeakers on its roof, as its purpose is to inform the people of numerous reminders, events, and general information.

See also: Stria Switzo Ambulance and Stria Switzo.

Destructibility[]

Being just a modified civilian van, small arms fire is generally more than enough to destroy it. For explosives, it only requires either 1-2 grenades, one GE-64 or one RPG round to blow up. What is possibly the easiest way to destroy it though is by hijacking the van and crashing it into something, bailing out before impact. Just Cause 3's physics engine makes any vehicle bailed out of much more susceptible to exploding than usual.

When destroyed, it gives 200 Chaos points.

If it is driven out of a town the van is no longer a chaos object and another one spawns back in its place, meaning the player could theoretically have an infinite supply if the game isn't reloaded and the town isn't liberated.

Performance[]

This vehicle basically has the same performance as the Stria Switzo.

When hijacked, instead of playing propaganda, it plays a slightly bass-boosted version of the Mile High Club music from Just Cause 2. This is considered to be an easter egg. If the game music is turned off in the game settings, then it's silent.

Also when hijacked, you automatically get heat level 1 if you don't have heat.

Locations[]

In traffic at certain settlements as both a chaos object and a vehicle. Once they have been destroyed as part of a liberation objective, they stop spawning and can only be seen again if the settlement has been re-oppressed.
- Agro Nove.
- Citate Di Ravello (two need to be destroyed here as opposed to the usual one)
- Fortalessa.
- Lantuina.
- Nacre.
- Perla Est.
- Soliana.

Quotes[]

Propaganda[]

"Remember, the D.R.M. wears masks for your protection. True justice is anonymous."
"Please remember to return all census forms before the twentieth of the month to avoid incurring any unfortunate penalties."
"Random household inspections last week found several violations of Article 7, which mandates that every household contain a portrait of our beloved leader. The offenders will no longer pose a problem."
"Do make sure you return all census forms to D.R.M. headquarters, before the twentieth of the month, to avoid any unfortunate consequences."
"Attention, citizens - rebels can be identified by their long hair, sunglasses and baseless idealism. Report any such offenders to your local authority."
"Citizens are encouraged to accept all military pat-downs in the name of national security."
"If you see any acts of graffiti or vandalism, report it to the closest authority and receive free ration stamps."
"To collect your monthly grain rations, report to the town square tomorrow at 9 a.m. Only government-approved receptacles will be filled."
"Join us later tonight for the re-broadcast of the General's speech in front of the UN Assembly."
"D.R.M. officials would like to remind you, if you see something...say nothing."
"Citizens are encouraged to accept all military pat-downs as we work to eliminate the rebel infestation."
"Always remember the words of our esteemed leader: A clean mind, is a happy mind."
"A message, for our tourist friends. Welcome to Medici. Please enjoy our government-approved beaches, and our colorful law enforcement. Have a wonderful day. --Ravello."
- The driver actually says "Ravello" at the end of this quote.
"Effective immediately: Any citizen wearing blue, will be subject to random search, and potential detainment for expressing rebel sympathies."
"Citizens, be advised, rebels can be identified by their long hair, sunglasses, and baseless idealism. Report such offenders to your local D.R.M. officials.
"We ask you to kindly ignore the smell coming from the south of town, until garbage services returns to the streets. Thank you, for your patience."
"I am happy to report, the General has expressed pleasure, at our town's courage, in the midst of insurgency."
"For more information on the General's "No Public Sneezing" initiative, visit your local D.R.M. headquarters."
"To claim your monthly grain rations, report to the town square tomorrow at 9 A.M. Only approved government receptacles, will be filled."
"Interested in joining the militia? Visit your local recruitment center today. Candidates must provide their own ski masks."
"This Thursday, come hear the Medici National Choir perform a lyrical medley of the General's most famous speeches. Arranged, by the General himself!"
"The General would like to remind you, mandatory calisthenics this Sunday at the town square. Don't forget your smiles!"

When Rico is in the Stunt position[]

If Rico enters stunt position on the vehicle through his Grappler while the NPC driver is still inside, it will prompt some rather hilarious responses. This action alone does not generate heat, and so the D.R.M./Medici Military won't do anything.

"Who do you think you are?!"
"Hey! You! Come on, get off my soapbox!"
"Hey! Get down from there!"
"This is the General's van! Not yours!"
"This is government property!"

If the van is set on fire[]

"Does anyone have an er fire extinguisher?"
"That's hot."
"We are in total control here."
"This is just a minor electrical fire, please remain calm."
"This is just a minor electrical fire, there is nothing to worry about."

When Rico is driving[]

Propaganda stops as soon as the original driver is extracted from the van, or when he is killed without being removed. Instead, the Mile High Club music from Just Cause 2 starts playing. This is considered an easter egg. Link to music.

A glitch has been encountered on the PC version of the game where the driver will continue to deliver propaganda speeches even when removed from the van, still in a megaphone-enhanced voice.

Trivia[]

It's made by the fictional company Stria.
Similar loudspeaker vehicles were used from the 1930s to 1960s in both the United States and Soviet Union.
It's the successor to the Propaganda Trailer from Just Cause 2.
The driver is a civilian instead of a soldier or member of the D.R.M..
- In fact, this vehicle's driver's character model is the same as the paramedics (seen near ambulances) and as gas station workers; a civilian with a fluorescent vest marked with a 'DRF' logo. It's unknown what 'DRF' means, but it can be assumed that the DR stands for Di Ravello.
The quote "This is just a minor electrical fire, there is nothing to worry about." is rather ironic, as electrical fires in vehicles can escalate quickly and devour it whole, giving its occupants little time to escape.
This vehicle is the only vehicle-based chaos object in the game and the first of its kind in the Just Cause game series.
- Just Cause 4 has something similar, the Surveillance Airship, the helicopter that carries a Gas Holder and the truck that transports a big transformer.
The quote "We ask you to kindly ignore the smell coming from the south of town, until garbage services returns to the streets. Thank you, for your patience." explains why garbage trucks are not present in Medici.